Retail Corner: New Normal in Retail Technology & Business

In this episode of Retail Corner, listen to Sean White , a Supply Chain Leader in the Retail Industry, talk about Supply Chain Management. You will listen to our host talking with Sean on the following points: As a supply chain leader: How do you foster a growth mindset within an organization, and what are some effective strategies for promoting ongoing employee learning and development? To what e...

In this episode of Retail Corner, listen to Justin Honaman , Head, Worldwide Retail & CPG GTM at Amazon Web Services (AWS) , talking about innovations currently happening at Amazon and how retailers can utilize them to enhance customer experience and engagement. You will listen to our host talking with Justin on the following points: With Amazon having so many different aspects, where do you fit i...

In this episode of Retail Corner, listen to Jessica Rennard , Chief Merchandising Officer at Helpsy , a certified B corp and clothing collection and resale company whose mission is to keep clothing out of the landfill. Jessica puts focus on the business decision process and its efficacy on data versus gut feeling. You will listen to our host talking with Jessica on the following points: With so ma...

In this episode of Retail Corner, listen to Nick Pandya , SVP of Global Business Development at Tejas Software Inc. , providing retailers with a complete suite of end-to-end fulfillment e-commerce solutions. Nick provides insights on the importance of supply chain for mid-size retailers and how they can build the right omnichannel experience for their customers. You will listen to our host talking...

In this episode of Retail Corner, listen to Tony Gallo , Managing Partner for Sapphire Risk Advisory Group , which is considered one of the Top Security Firms in the cannabis industry. Tony, who has been recognized by High Times Magazine’s 100 Most Influential Cannabis People, provides insights on the importance of focusing on the bottom line in a high-risk retail business. You will listen to our...

In this episode of Retail Corner, listen to Nina Schitermann , SVP Sales Operations, Lidl US , who provides insights on the power of possibilities in leveraging a growth mindset for new retail frontiers. You will listen to our host talking with Nina on the following points: What does not a growth mindset mean to you? - Scalability  How have you approached change - Growing in new markets  What do y...

In this episode of Retail Corner, listen to Matthew Furneaux , Director of Location Intelligence, Loqate  provides insights on understanding consumer behavior and current trends in retail. You will listen to our host talking with Matthew on the following points. You have experience working with some of the largest e-commerce and retailers globally including Nordstrom, Sephora, Kohl’s, Ralph Lauren...

In this episode of Retail Corner, listen to Joe Lopardi , Director of Retail at Trina Turk , providing insights on reassessing the basics of your retail toolbox to create a successful business. You will listen to him talking about: We all know that people make the difference between a good and a great retailer. How are top companies recruiting talent in today's changing job market? Pop up's are a...

In this episode of Retail Corner, listen to Mike Provance , Co-Founder & Managing Partner of Alpine Growth Partners , providing insights on effective consumer data strategies for retail growth. You will listen to him talking about: Philosophy or approach to data? How can having the right data make the difference? How is the distribution game different in beverages vs other retail? How does a small...

In our Retail Risk Takers series, we are speaking with Ria Morgan , Founder & CEO, of The Little Blazer Company , who will be talking about her entrepreneurial journey, and how she created a premium children's retail brand. About our guest Ria Morgan: Stay-at-home mom & sole Founder, Designer & CEO of The Little Blazer Company. Her previous career was where she created and lead an award-winning di...

In this episode of Retail Corner, listen to Michael Hershfield , Founder & CEO of Accrue Savings , looking at a new era of financial volatility, where it means that it's time for retailers and consumers to reconsider the role of credit-spending and savings. You will listen to him talking about: The consumer danger caused by Buy Now Pay Later - it’s worse than you think (44% of consumers using it a...

In this episode of Retail Corner, listen to Kim Sharp , Vice President of Marketing, DJM , who focuses on why it's not only the location that matters when it comes to a successful business. You will listen to her talking about: How does location factor into the new normal of delivery and omni-channel? What questions are retailers not asking before selecting a location? What DJM looks for in tenant...

In this episode of Retail Corner, listen to Claire Fahie Conley , VP of Retail, North America for Crocs , focusing on how to set your retail business compass to customers' north star, i.e. achieving customer excellence and in turn gaining and retaining customer loyalty. You will listen to her talking about: How to encourage ideas to grow from your staff in the field? When it comes to 'Brand Loyalt...

In this episode of Retail Corner, listen to LeTonya F. Moore, Esq. , Founder & CEO of Legalproof & Launch focuses on what retailers need to think when it comes to legal issues and how to protect their business. You will listen to her talking about: What are some common mistakes product business owners make when expanding to retail? What are some steps product business owners can take to protect th...

Maximizing profits and keeping profit margins high, retailers constantly look for effective pricing strategies to adopt in this constantly changing world. In this episode of Retail Corner, listen to Cath Brands , Chief Marketing & Innovation Officer at Flintfox International , focus on what retailers are thinking when it comes to pricing. You will listen to her talking about: How are consumer expe...

In this episode of Retail Corner, listen to one of the top 100 Retail influencers of 2021 & 2022, Ron Thurston , Author & Host of RETAIL IN AMERICA , talking about the changing landscape of retail that he himself experienced while talking with retail executives across US on his own mobile podcast in an Airstream trailer. His book titled 'Retail Pride' is an Amazon #1 best sellers list. Check out t...

Shoppers' changing behaviors is crucial to retail technologies adoption. Knowing the shopper trends and how it's shaping the future of retail could be a key for retailers to pivot themselves and stay ahead of the curve. In this episode of Retail Corner, Anne Stephenson,  Founding Partner of  Explorer Research , which has helped some of the world’s leading brands, including Google, Walmart, McDonal...

The subscription economy was on the rise before the pandemic, but its wider and deeper reach in nearly every industry is expected to last, even after the pandemic subsides in the United States. The UBS financial services firm predicts that this “subscription economy” will grow to $1.5 trillion by 2025, more than double the $650 billion it’s estimated to be worth now. (Washington Post). Wine Access...

Omni-channel retail strategies in today's market need a shift from one size fits all adoption thought process. The Omni-channel landscape is about finding a custom fit for the customer and their experience. On Retail Corner Podcast today you will hear from Jack Stratten , Head of Trends, Insider Trends providing retailers effective tips on omni-channel strategies touching on following points: Beyo...

Fashion companies are taking innovative steps in making meaningful changes to the outdated sourcing structure and putting environmental sustainability as top priority. From making algae-sequin dresses, dyeing clothes with bacteria to planting trackable pigments in cotton, an emerging tide of technological innovations offers the fashion industry a chance to clean up its woeful environmental record....

According to a recent article in Forbes - On average, remote workers worked almost a full hour more than their in-office and hybrid counterparts. Hybrid workers were the most productive, albeit marginally so, with remote and office workers following close behind. On average, we found remote workers to be more effective than hybrid workers and in-office ones. On our podcast today, Brian Thompson ,...

Are you an e-Commerce retailer? Before you settle for any cloud automation or looking for cloud cost optimization, listen to Leon Kuperman , an authority on cloud computing talks on following points with our host Carlos Diaz on Retail Corner Podcast . What is the main value that AI brings to the table? I.e. why simple automation is not enough. What are the problems in the cloud which require autom...

Last Mile Delivery being 52% of the fulfillment cost, it's imeprative that retailers understand how important it is to be cross-functional and own their omni-channel from start to finish. Expert views from Bill Catania , Founder & CEO, OneRail , A Last Mile Delivery Platform touching on key points in any retailers fulfillment journey with our host Carlos Diaz . What are the benefits of taking a pl...

The demand for no-code/low-code retail data solutions will grow dramatically and empower individuals beyond the classic CTO and CIO roles at major retailers to access and understand data connectors and data fabric. Expert views from Saket Saurabh , Co-Founder & CEO, Nexla in talks with Shailja on Retail Corner. Additional touchpoints to hear: Why Agile and hybrid data models are key to improved bu...

Listen to Juli Lassow , a retail professional, speaker, author, and aspiring planet saver. As the founder and principal of JHL Solutions LLC in Minneapolis, Juli Lassow is responsible for helping businesses evaluate and redefine their sourcing structures. She is committed to the belief that to truly thrive, product businesses must be powered by amazing supplier partnerships, which share their busi...